Must-see shopping in The Terai & Mahabharat Range

  • Ilam Tea House

    Ilam

    This superb little shop has every tea product that you could possibly want to buy, and some charming old ladies to sell it to you. Located near the Green…

  • Janakpur Women’s Development Centre

    The Terai & Mahabharat Range

    At this art studio in the village of Kuwa, about 1km south of Murali Chowk, around 40 Maithili women produce paper paintings, papier-mâché boxes and…

  • Happy House

    Chitwan National Park

    With a good selection of souvenirs, this small, family-run business produces its own honey in various delectable flavours and sells batik art and…

  • Women Art & Handicrafts Shop

    Chitwan National Park

    For batik clothing, jewellery, hand-painted T-shirts and elephant-dung paper, which is a lot nicer than it sounds. No sign: located directly beneath Gig…

  • Pilgrim's Market

    Lumbini

    This is the place to find an inexpensive (often plastic) souvenir. Located near the main entrance, it's a very long row of shops all selling similar…